With great regret, due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to inform members and friends of the Spanish Club that this year’s Argentine Asado at Battle Hill on Sunday 1st of March has had to be cancelled. Unfortunately, there is no other date suitable this year, so we look forward to a successful Asado in 2016.

To all those who have paid, be assured that your money will be refunded as soon as possible.

We celebrated 50 years of existencewith a nice asado / grill on 1st March

In the beautiful Battle Hill estate at Pauatahanui, on one of those beautiful days that Wellington's climate occasionally bestows upon us, we concluded our celebration of the 50 years that the Spanish and Latin American Club of Wellington has existed. For me, this event is always one of the highlights of our calendar. And it was a success as always. The "chef" “asador” on this occasion was Enio Cimarelli, owner of "Argentinean BBQ Ltd". Enio served us fine roast meat, sausages and pies . All very tasty . And thanks to H.E. Fernando Escalona, the Argentine Ambassador, some more empanadas appeared generously supplied by the Embassy.

I remember the first of these “Asados Argentinos” in which I participated on Saturday 5th March, 1988 . It was a hot day and was attended by many people. Juan Wilson then ran the Asados .

Now Juan and I are happy to enjoy Maestro Enio's food in peace and quiet!About 75 people attended, a good mix of Kiwis, Latin American, and Spanish . All declared themselves very satisfied and pleased with the environment and the food and the weather! Mr Escalona was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Marcela Ronderos Escalona, and also attending this event were the Brazilian Ambassador, H.E. Mr Eduardo Gradilone with his wife Ms Diva Gradilone, and also the Ambassador of Spain H.E. Mr Manuel de la Torre Viturro accompanied by his wife Ms Maria Socorro Vidal Costa.

“On 24th March 1964, according to the Evening Post, the first Asado was held on the property of Mr H. McCardle at Pauatahanui. Eight lambs were roasted. President George Parkyn presided and Mr Bottomley, who had spent time in the Argentine, roasted eight lambs over the open fire. So, our tradition of starting the year with an Argentine Asado has a long history.”

From La Revista April 2011 written by Donna Clarke (Club’s History group) and which you can find under the ‘About the Club - History’ tab of the club’s website

We hope to see you there next year!Spanish and Latin American Club (Wellington) Inc.